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Unit 23. Prefixes: when letters need changing

Spelling Word List: Prefixes: de or dis?

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despair

descend

describe

destroy

destructive

disable

disappoint

disarm

disqualify

disconnect

disobey

disbelief

discount

discourage

discover

disgraceful

disrespectful

disorder

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About This Spelling List: Prefixes: de or dis?

These prefixes can be confused when de comes before a root word beginning with s . The more common prefix is dis .

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